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CVE-2025-30650

6.7 · MEDIUM

A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in command processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a privileged local attacker to gain access to Linux-based line cards as root.

Published Apr 8, 2026CWE-306EPSS 0.14%

Overview

CVE-2025-30650 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in command processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a privileged local attacker to gain access to Linux-based line cards as root.

This issue affects systems running Junos OS using Linux-based line cards. Affected line cards include:

* MPC7, MPC8, MPC9, MPC10, MPC11

* LC2101, LC2103

* LC480, LC4800, LC9600

* MX304 (built-in FPC)

* MX-SPC3

* SRX5K-SPC3

* EX9200-40XS

* FPC3-PTX-U2, FPC3-PTX-U3

* FPC3-SFF-PTX

* LC1101, LC1102, LC1104, LC1105

This issue affects Junos OS: 

* all versions before 22.4R3-S8, 

* from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S6, 

* from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S6, 

* from 24.2 before 24.2R2-S3, 

* from 24.4 before 24.4R2,

* from 25.2 before 25.2R2.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-30650?

CVE-2025-30650 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-30650?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-30650?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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